Mechanical Fitter - Northern Territory

Mcmservices; Darwin; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McMahon Services in Darwin is seeking an experienced Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter to join our team on a permanent basis. The role offers a 40-hour week with minimal overtime, providing engaging work while preserving time outside of work.

You will perform planned maintenance inspections, fault-finding and repairs on fixed plant and marine infrastructure such as wharves, jetties, gearboxes and winches. Applicants with wharf and jetty experience are valued, but not required.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining fixed plant or similar industrial assets.
• Ability to fault-find and document maintenance actions.
• Basic computer skills for emails and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned and preventative maintenance per OEM schedules.
• Service fixed plant and marine assets including winches and gearboxes.
• Inspect marine infrastructure such as wharves and jetties.
• Document maintenance activities and records.
• Work safely within JSEA/SWMS and permit-to-work processes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fault-finding

Hydraulic systems

Pre-employment medical

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade

Job description

McMahon Services is looking for an experienced Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter to join our team in Darwin.

This is a permanent, locally based opportunity offering a 40-hour working week with minimal overtime, making it a great option for an experienced tradesperson looking for interesting work while still having time to enjoy life outside of work.

You’ll complete routine planned maintenance inspections and documentation, fault-finding and repairs on a diverse range of fixed plant and marine infrastructure, including wharves, jetties, winches, gearboxes and associated equipment.

Wharves and Jetties maintenance experience is highly regarded, but it isn’t essential.

If you’re a qualified Mechanical Fitter with strong fixed plant maintenance experience and mechanical aptitude, we’d like to hear from you.

About McMahon Services

McMahon Services is one of Australia’s largest privately owned construction, industrial and environmental services organisations, employing more than 1,200 people across Australia.

Our Northern Territory team supports a diverse range of construction, maintenance and infrastructure projects. We invest in our people and provide genuine opportunities to develop your skills, broaden your experience and build a long-term career.

About the Role

As Mechanical Fitter, you’ll inspect, carry out and document planned maintenance activities in line with OEM requirements and scheduled maintenance programmes.

Your work will include maintaining fixed plant and marine assets, identifying faults and completing preventative maintenance to help ensure equipment remains safe, reliable and operational.

You’ll work across assets including large winches and winch cables, gearboxes, motor couplings, fender systems, gangways, mooring equipment and other mechanical infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Complete planned and preventative maintenance in line with OEM manuals and maintenance schedules.
• Service and maintain large winches, cables, gearboxes, motor couplings and fixed plant.
• Inspect and maintain marine infrastructure, including wharves and jetties.
• Carry out routine inspections of sliding fender systems, manual and powered winching systems, gangways, mooring bollards, rubbing strips and associated equipment.
• Assist with PRV recertification and maintenance activities.
• Undertake mechanical fault-finding and report maintenance requirements.
• Complete maintenance records and supporting documentation.
• Work safely within JSEA/SWMS, pre-task assessment, permit-to-work and isolation requirements.
• Comply with applicable Defence and maritime security requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade, Mechanical Fitter trade qualification or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining fixed plant, fixed platforms and walkways or similar industrial assets.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding capability.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic systems.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Basic computer skills, including email, Word and Excel.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.

Due to site access requirements, applicants must be Australian Citizens and capable of obtaining a Defence Common Access Card (DCAC) and Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).

What Will Set You Apart

• Previous experience maintaining marine infrastructure, wharves or jetties.
• Experience working in Defence, maritime or other controlled environments.
• Forklift licence.
• Elevating Work Platform (EWP) licence.
• Coxswain Grade 3.
• A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and asset reliability.

Why Join McMahon Services?

• Permanent, Darwin-based position.
• 40-hour working week with minimal overtime.
• Work across a diverse range of fixed plant and marine infrastructure.
• Opportunity to gain valuable Defence and maritime maintenance experience.
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety.
• Long-term career development opportunities.

No recruitment agencies please.

At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.